Celebrate Summer

Picnic Essentials 

Whether you're planning a picnic to celebrate an occasion or simply enjoy a pleasant summer afternoon, it's easy to make each picnic unique. The food, candles, flowers, games, music, and other diversions you bring add a special touch. But no matter the occasion, most every picnic requires some basic essentials. Consider the following:

For Transporting and Storage 

·  Cooler fully stocked with ice or ice packs

·  Picnic basket

·  Food storage containers

For Safety and Comfort 

·  Picnic blanket or tablecloth

·  Low-standing picnic table

·  Cushions or pillows

·  Folding chairs

·  Antibacterial gel

·  Insect repellent

·  Anti-allergy medication

·  Sunscreen

·  Umbrella

For Serving 

·  Utensils/plates/cups

·  Napkins/paper towels

·  Condiments

·  Bottle opener/corkscrew

·  Plenty of water/beverages

For Cleanup 

·  Towelettes/paper towels

·  Trash bags

Comments

[Andrea]

I've never seen one of those low standing picnic tables - is that the piece of wood that's on that blanket? I love picnics, but I find I have to be sitting at an actual picnic table for me to enjoy the food. Otherwise, I love taking my kids on picnics to some of the parks around here - it's such a great thing to so in the summer!